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Maria Lawag, mixologist on Wind Surf, with four cocktails perfect for the Caribbean — and to keep the tropical vibe going at home.

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The river cruise ship Viking Rinda sails France's Seine River from Paris to Normandy on one of its early itineraries.

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One of the film shooting locations for The Godfather in Forza d'Agro, Sicily. It's the scene when Vito escapes to America hidden in a donkey, while Don Ciccio's men threaten the neighbors.

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This is the kind of keycard you'll be issued upon boarding your ship — but don't place it next to your smartphone or it may be deactivated.

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The skyline of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates at night.

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An aerial view of the Vancouver cruise ship terminal.

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"The Creation of Adam" (c. 1511), fresco painting by Michelangelo, part of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.

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Fushimi Inari-taisha, a stunning Shinto shrine in Kyoto. These gates lead to a pathway to explore the smaller shrines on the site.

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